E8 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Massie Road, 0.2km from Dalston in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Dalston ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.
This is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E8 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00008709 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MASSIE ROAD, E8 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MASSIE ROAD, E8 1BY.
387
35
£ 62,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E8 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
E8 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E8 1BY. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E8 1BY is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mossbourne Parkside Academy
Gayhurst Community School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Colvestone Primary School
Mossbourne Community Academy
The Petchey Academy
Queensbridge Primary School
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
159 nearby- Akin Supermarket0.8 km
- Joshi Newsagent0.9 km
- WIne House0.9 km
- Prick0.7 km
- Ripley and Lambert Ltd0.7 km
- + 154 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- N16 Adana Spor F.C1.0 km
- Ruby House 31.0 km
- VFD1.0 km
- The Baxters Court0.8 km
- The Duke of Richmond0.4 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
344 nearby- Glassworks Studios Ld1.0 km
- Papos Bagels LTD0.9 km
- Meezban cuisine0.9 km
- Brilliant Corners0.7 km
- Che-Men Cafe0.7 km
- + 339 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Leads Eatery0.8 km
- Faulkners0.8 km
- Golden Crown0.3 km
- The Proof0.6 km
- Masob Limited0.6 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Big Belly Chef0.7 km
- Rocksteady (Ophelia)0.7 km
- Travelodge London Hackney0.6 km
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- Hek Umut Ltd1.0 km
- Dalston Co-Op Food0.6 km
- Yours Locally0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackney Downs0.5 km
- Dalston Kingsland0.6 km
- Dalston Junction0.7 km
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Postcode Profile: E81BY · Data under Open Government Licence